Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley talked about human trafficking with Jeffrey Epstein
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley talked about human trafficking with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley discussed ‘human trafficking’ claims with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, new lawsuit says.
Staley held a senior position at JP Morgan and the disgraced financier was his client when “news stories” came out in 2010, according to a document cited in a US lawsuit.
The bank launched a review in January 2011 in light of the allegations, the lawsuit said.
Discussion: Jes Staley (pictured) had a senior position at JP Morgan and the disgraced financier was his client when “news stories” came out in 2010, according to a document cited in a US lawsuit
“Jes Staley discussed the subject with Jeffrey Epstein, who responded that there was no truth to the allegations, no evidence, and no anticipated problems,” the newly released document read.
The claims emerged in a New York lawsuit centering on Epstein’s activities.
JP Morgan is facing two civil suits alleging that it enabled his behavior — one from the US Virgin Islands, where Epstein had a home, and the other from an alleged victim.
The bank, in turn, is seeking to recover tens of millions of dollars it paid to Staley from 2006 to 2013 to cover the costs it may incur as a result.
Staley’s legal team has described allegations about his connection to Epstein as “defamatory” and “baseless.”